Mastering Tools - Roland E-A7 Reference Manual

Mastering Tools

The E-A7 contains an effects processor that applies to all keyboard
parts, style and SMF song parts.
"Mastering Tools,"
This processor is called
perfect the signal mix to adapt it to the sound system you are using.
The parameters discussed here can be selected using
"Mastering Tools "
MEMO
If Output Mode is on (the Output Mode button is lit), the
Mastering Tools parameters are fixed to match the response of
the built-in speakers.
If you want to edit the Mastering Tools parameters, turn Output
Mode off.
Mastering Comp
This multi-band compressor/limiter allows you to process three
frequency ranges separately. A compressor reduces high levels
(peaks) and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume.
To edit the Compressor parameters, use
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Tools" "Mastering Comp "
1
Open the Mastering Comp screen.
2
Use the [F5] (Switch) button to set it
the compressor.
The compressor is now active. (Select
back off.)
3
Use the direct buttons to select the
4
Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to select one of the
available presets.
5
If none of the preset memories contains the settings
you need, use the direct buttons and Value buttons to
select and set the following parameters.
Parameter Value
Type 1–5,
Type
Standard, User
Level
0–127
because it allows you to
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[MENU]
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[MENU] "Mastering
"On" to activate
"Off"
to switch the compressor
"Type" parameter.
Explanation
Use this parameter to set the com-
pressor's input level.
The higher the value, the stronger
the three frequency bands are
compressed.
The value you set here is added to
"Level"
the settings of the three
bands. Do not set this parameter to
"0" if the compressor is switched
on, because doing so means that
the keyboard parts, the SMF song or
Style parts are no longer audible.
Parameter Value
Gain -12–0–+12 dB
2000, 2500,
3150, 4000,
5000, 6300,
Split High
8000, 9000,
10000, 11000,
12000 Hz
80, 100, 150,
200, 250, 315,
Split Low
400, 500, 630,
800 Hz
High/Mid/Low: "Attack," "Release," "Threshold," "Ratio"
Because
"Level"
are the same for each band, we will only discuss them once. As you
see, each of the three frequency ranges has its own set of parameters that
allow you to specify their behavior.
Attack 0–100 ms
Release 50–5000 ms
Threshold -36–0 dB
Ratio 1:1.0–1:INF
Gain -24–+24 dB
Write User
This function allows you to save the settings you made on the
"Compressor" page.
1
Press the [WRITE] button.
The display shows a confirmation message.
2
[F5]
Press the (YES) button to save the current settings.
If you decide to cancel, press the [F1](NO) button.
The E-A7 then returns to the
NOTE
5 There is only one
"User"
new settings, you therefore overwrite the previous ones.
Once you save the settings as User, the Type will subsequently
"User "
always be For example, if you want to return to the
"Standard" setting, select
perform the Write operation. After writing, the indication shows
Explanation
Use this parameter to correct the
level at the compressor's outputs.
If the settings of the remaining
parameters lead to a significantly
lower level, select a positive value. If
your settings lead to a significantly
higher level, select a negative value.
"0"
means that the level is neither
boosted nor attenuated.
These two parameters specify the
frequency where two bands are
separated. The compressor has
three bands, and so there are two
crossover frequencies you can set:
"High" "Mid"
between the
"High" ranges; and "Low" between
the "Mid" and "Low" ranges.
and
Use this parameter to specify how
fast the compressor of the band in
question should start processing the
signal once the level of that band ex-
ceeds the "Threshold" level. Choose
a smaller value if you prefer a com-
pression similar to that of FM radio
stations. Higher values may yield a
"snappier" or "funkier" sound.
This parameter allows you to specify
how fast the compressor of the
corresponding band should stop
working when the signal level drops
below the "Threshold" value.
This parameter allows you to set the
level the frequency band ("High,"
"Mid" or "Low") must reach to
trigger its compressor. The lower
the value, the more noticeable the
compression will be.
Use this parameter to specify how
strongly the level should be reduced
when the band's level exceeds the
"Threshold" "1:2 0,"
level.
ple, means that level values above
the "Threshold" level are halved.
"1:INF" is useful if you set "Thresh-
old" "0 dB"
to or thereabout. This
produces a limiter effect, which
means that no signal level will ever
exceed the "Threshold" value. This
may help you protect the speakers of
the PA system etc.
This parameter allows you to
establish the desired mix among the
three compressor bands. Choose
a negative value to decrease the
level, or a positive one to increase it.
Choose "0" for a band whose level
is OK as is.
"Compressor" page.
memory for your own settings. By saving
"Standard" as the Type and then
and
for exam-
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